The Acquired Needs Theory holds that people are motivated by three needs developed over our lives: Achievement Affiliation Power The following survey was designed to assess your acquired needs within your current organization.
Read each statement in the survey and select the rating that reflects the extent to which you agree or disagree with the scenario in the statement. There are no right or wrong answers. After completing the self-assessment, read the feedback that explains how to understand your score and interpret your results.
You must respond to all statements in order to receive full credit for this self-assessment activity.
1.I do my best work when my job assignments are fairly difficult.
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2.I try very hard to improve on my past performance at work.
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3.I take moderate risks and stick my neck out to get ahead at work.
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4.I do not avoid any added responsibilities on my job.
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5.I try to perform better than my co-workers.
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6.When I have a choice I try to work in a group instead of by myself.
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7.I pay a good deal of attention to the feelings of others at work.
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8.I prefer to work with others rather than alone.
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9.I do not express my disagreements with others openly.
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10.I find myself talking to those around me about non-business related matters.
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11.I seek an active role in the leadership of a group.
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12.I try to influence those around me to see things my way.
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13.I find myself organizing and directing the activities of others.
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14.I strive to gain more control over the events around me at work.
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15.I strive to be "in command" when I am working in a group.
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